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The Mini-Kiln Kit

Four very good reasons why to make your own charcoal from dry maize cobs.

They are FREE!! (minimal processing required and are widely available as a farm waste product)

Maize cob charcoal is very easy to make and leaves few charcoal fines. (no need for expensive briquetting)

They are easy to light and burn very hot with little ash and are perfect for cooking a quick meal.

Using maize cob charcoal means ZERO reliance on tree's and forests, LPG gas or unreliable and expensive electricity supplies for your cooking fuel needs. And with a Cookswell Jiko you can bake, boil, roast and toast all of your favorite foods